can't faceCAN'Tif you can’t face something, you feel unable to do it because it seems too unpleasant or difficult 无法正视,无法面对 I don’t want to go back to college – I just can’t face it. 我不想再回去上大学——我无法面对这事。
I can’t face the thought of going into town when it’s this hot. 这么热,我真不想去城里。
She couldn’t face the prospect of another divorce. 她无法正视可能又要离婚的事实。
can’t face doing something He couldn’t face driving all the way to Los Angeles. 他不愿意一路开车到洛杉矶。
can’t face doing something• Mr. MacArthur can't face selling the store.
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